Definition of hunting ground

hunting groundnoun

khu săn bắn

/ˈhʌntɪŋ ɡraʊnd//ˈhʌntɪŋ ɡraʊnd/

The expression "hunting ground" has roots in English linguistics and refers to an area that is habitually frequented by hunters for the pursuit and capture of game. It comes from the Old English word "hunt," which meant both "hunting" and "pursuit," and the Old Norse word "mark," which signified an "idea" or "place," as well as "boundary." These words were all introduced to the English language through the influence of Anglo-Saxon and Norse invasions and settling in England during the early medieval period. By the 14th century, the expression "hunting ground" was adopted into the English language to describe an area that was particularly suitable for hunting or that was traditionally used as a hunting site. Today, "hunting ground" has expanded beyond its literal use to metaphorically refer to a place with ample opportunities for a particular activity or interest, such as a "job hunting ground" or a "known tourist hunting ground."

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a place where people with a particular interest can easily find what they want

một nơi mà những người có sở thích đặc biệt có thể dễ dàng tìm thấy những gì họ muốn

Example:
  • Crowded markets are a happy hunting ground for pickpockets.

    Những khu chợ đông đúc là nơi lý tưởng cho những kẻ móc túi.

a place where wild animals are hunted (by people or other animals)

nơi săn bắt động vật hoang dã (bởi người hoặc động vật khác)

Example:
  • These waters are a hunting ground for sharks.

    Vùng nước này là nơi săn mồi của cá mập.

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